The brain

Question 1

what is the function of the Cerebral cortex?

Answer 1

Human characteristics/emotions, consciousness, memory, intelligence and languages

Question 2

what is the function of the Hypothalamus?

Answer 2

To maintain body temperature at 37.6 degrees (Homeostasis)

Question 3

what is the function of the Pituitary gland?

Answer 3

To control all of the other glands in the body and also produces lots of different hormones

Question 4

what is the function of the Medulla?

Answer 4

Control heart rate and breathing

Question 5

what is the function of the Cerebellum?

Answer 5

Balance and movement
(can be affected by alcohol)

Question 6

How did they study people with brain damage?

Answer 6

They worked out that by removing a part of the brain (Cerebral cortex) it changes a persons behaviour

Question 7

What electrical stimulation and how does it work?

Answer 7

They send electrical currents to parts of the Brian in different areas to see what it effects

Question 8

What are MRI scans and what do they do?

Answer 8

They show exactly what area in the brain is effected which enables scientists to link the loss of a certain function and to help doctors with diagnoses